Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 6 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm Z30 | TS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm Z30
TS30 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | February 2009 | Fresher by 71 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm Z30 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the TS30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and TS30.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.3 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $150 | $180 |